At VCUarts, your journey as an artist will be guided by faculty members known across the world. You’ll learn your craft from professors whose creative accomplishments have been seen in award-winning theater productions, nationally celebrated dance companies, world-class museums and international design competitions. You’ll also have access to faculty mentors who can partner with you on grant-funded research projects.
In our community, you’ll learn what it’s like to be a professional artist from conversations with practicing painters, sculptors and musicians, or from talking with pioneering curators and entrepreneurs about the business and culture of their work. You’ll have access to visiting artists, who bring real-world guidance and insight into the learning experience. Our academic advisors will help you meet your academic goals. As you prepare for life after college, VCU’s career resources can help you secure internship experience and start your professional career.